Mark Goddard

Mark Goddard is a Senior Technical Lead and Principal Engineer at StackHPC, a company specializing in OpenStack consultancy for research institutions and high-performance computing environments.13

Professional Background

Mark has extensive experience in software engineering and technical leadership. He holds a degree in Electronic and Communications Engineering from the University of Bristol. At StackHPC, he plays a key role in developing and implementing OpenStack solutions for clients across various sectors, including research, industrial, retail, and financial.1

Expertise and Contributions

• OpenStack Specialist: Mark is deeply involved in OpenStack development and deployment, particularly using tools like Kolla, Kolla-Ansible, and Kayobe.2
• Open Source Contributor: He is active in the open-source community, with 50 repositories available on his GitHub profile.4
• OpenStack Community Member: Mark has been a member of the OpenStack community since February 5, 2015.5

Role at StackHPC

At StackHPC, Mark contributes to:

• Designing and implementing high-performance computing (HPC) cloud infrastructures
• Developing containerized OpenStack deployments
• Providing consultancy services for clients in research computing and other sectors requiring high-performance solutions12

Mark's work at StackHPC aligns with the company's focus on research and scientific computing, where he helps clients navigate the complexities of modern on-premise cloud infrastructure and hybrid cloud environments.1